Human Resources

HR Apprentice @ Derby Diocesan Academy Trust

Location: Deepdale Business Park, Ashford Road, Bakewell, DE45 1GT

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Derby Diocesan Academy Trust?

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) was formed in 2014 in response to the national Academy and Free School Programme and provides a Diocesan home to schools (Church or non-Church) either choosing or requiring an academy solution. DDAT strives to help ensure the sustainability of highly valued church schools, even in the unfortunate circumstances that a school is required to move away from being maintained by the local authority in order to secure rapid school improvement. DDAT is increasingly assisting non-faith-based schools as they plan to sustain improvements by joining the growing number of schools within the DDAT family.

WHAT will I get from working with Derby Diocesan Academy Trust?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (min. 2 days in office, the rest working from home/ at schools)
• QUALIFICATION: HR Support Level 3 takes approximately 16 months.

BENEFITS:

• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team to empower you to succeed in your apprenticeship
• The opportunity to learn practical skills and gain invaluable experience whilst also earning a salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme & an opportunity to work flexibly.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be supporting with HR admin duties and to assist the Central HR team in delivering a wide range of HR services across the Trust and its schools. This role will provide support in key HR functions such as communication, recruitment, onboarding, employee relation matters linked to policies and procedures, and day to day HR administration. Your daily tasks will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for both internal & external enquiries alongside the HR Team.
• Monitoring & responding to the HR inbox within the CRM system alongside the HR team.
• Supporting the HR Officer & providing admin support for all recruitment activities & processes including placing adverts on various platforms, collating & sharing completed application forms, preparing documents for shortlisting etc.
• Providing support to the HR team, advising Headteachers and School Business Managers on effective recruitment processes and providing information on HR policies & procedures.
• Providing admin support on the Central team’s single central record, including carrying out DBS & pre-employment checks via the online platforms.
• Providing admin support on the HR system (SAMpeople), drafting starters, leavers and adjustment forms for the Central Team during the transition to SAMpeople for approval by the appropriate Line Manager, keeping information up to date.
• With guidance from the HR Team support with queries from schools regarding SAMpeople and directing as appropriate.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your HR Support Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including business fundamentals, legislation & policies, role fundamentals, and HR service fundamentals. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• IT, organisation & problem-solving skills.
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Empathetic, friendly & approachable.
• Attention to detail, resilience & pro-activity.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://ddat.org.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/human-resources